Fact-check · Sep 10, 2026 · Donald Trump
“After almost $40,000,000 was spent in that race”
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What the record shows
FEC data shows $37-38 million total spent on 2024 PA-7 race (candidate committees plus independent expenditures). Speaker stated 'almost $40,000,000.'
Sources
- Campaign spending in 7th District again tops U.S. House races in Pennsylvania
- Political spending in Lehigh Valley congressional race tops $3.2 million | Lehigh Valley Public Media
- Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 - Ballotpedia
- Pennsylvania District 07 2024 Race • OpenSecrets
- Campaign spending surges as candidates gear up for competitive primary | Pennsylvania News | wfmz.com
- Pennsylvania’s 7th District House Race - 2024 cycle
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